POLLEX
\pˈɒlɛks], \pˈɒlɛks], \p_ˈɒ_l_ɛ_k_s]\
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The first, or preaxial, digit of the fore limb, corresponding to the hallux in the hind limb; the thumb. In birds, the pollex is the joint which bears the bastard wing.
By Oddity Software
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The first, or preaxial, digit of the fore limb, corresponding to the hallux in the hind limb; the thumb. In birds, the pollex is the joint which bears the bastard wing.
By Noah Webster.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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The first of the fingers in size and strength. It is asserted that the term poltroon is derived from pol'lice trunca'to;- the Romans who were desirous of being exempted from military service being accustomed to cut off the thumb, and thus render themselves unfit to handle arms.
By Robley Dunglison
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